The Haunting of William Thorn

By: Ben Alderson

Narrated by: John York, Raphael Corkhill

How to Sell a Haunted House meets The Haunting of Hill House in this split timeline queer romance, set against the backdrop of a haunted English manor from #1 bestselling author Ben Alderson.

William Thorn had his life all planned out… until he discovered his long-term boyfriend Archie in bed with another man. Distraught, William kicks him out of their home, where tragedy strikes when Archie is killed instantly in a car accident.

Riddled with guilt, William is shocked to learn that he’s inherited a manor in the quaint village of Stonewall, left to him in Archie’s will. He leaves the city with plans to make a new start for himself, but is surprised by the rundown state of the manor, and the unwelcoming villagers who want him gone. His only ally is Edward, a seemingly friendly local with secrets of his own...

However, it’s not only the villagers who are adverse to his presence. A malevolent spirit roams the manor, one that seeks to drive William out for good. But when he uncovers the heartbreaking tale of two men in love in the 1920’s, William strives to find peace for the spirit, ending the haunting once and for all.

But what dark secrets lie hidden in the manor walls? And will William be able to put aside his own grief to save his new home...and his life?

An evocative tale from #1 bestselling author Ben Alderson, exploring grief, trauma and the bones of the past, The Haunting of William Thorn is the perfect read for fans of the gothic.

©2025 by Ben Alderson. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

WOW!

Wow is the best way to put it. It was one of the best reads I have had in a long time. It kept me engaged and I couldn't put it down, and it did not end the way I expected it too. It had me hooked and I read it all the way through is one sitting.

It is a supernatural suspense thriller with love undertones. So for thoes that have a hard time with death, murder, suicide, and Ghost be warned.

I strongly recommend it the book and if you like Audio books pick it up. The audio book is very well done. The book was good both ways. I went back and forth between them.

Beautiful story

Well written. Bittersweet. The Main Character is a bit insufferable though it is understandable due to his trauma. However, the ending.. the ending killed me. It was so bittersweet. Such a beautiful story.

Love

The plot was so good and the writer kept me on the edge of my seat.

Haunting story of the power of found love

Overall, I enjoyed this story. There were some great “jump scares.” The story was well developed and layered. Sometimes a little too layered but not difficult to follow. I really enjoy finding good stories with gay main characters. This is a very personal connection. The prose is a little wordy and melodramatic, but only a minor distraction from the story. The performance was well done and easy to listen to.

Ugly tears

What a beautiful, spooky, wonderful story! John York is an artist! I'll definitely be revisiting this one!!